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Photos: WaterTower Theatre Raises Thousands for Local Theatre Professionals and Education Partnerships at Annual Gala
by Marissa Tomeo - May 11, 2022

WaterTower Theatre (WTT) celebrated their new season along with the success and growth of their community, with their “New Works. New Voices. New Light.” Spring Gala. This was the organization’s first gala event in over 3 years. The celebration was held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the elegant Venue Forty 50, in Addison, Texas. 

Cast and Creative Team Announced For THE KITE RUNNER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022

The cast and creative team for the Broadway-bound limited engagement of The Kite Runner at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer.

THRILLER LIVE Closes on the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2020

Following the closure of all West End theatres due to the Coronavirus outbreak, producers today announce that Thriller Live performed its last Moonwalk at the Lyric theatre on Sunday 15 March 2020 -  the 4657th West End performance.

David Ahmad, Andrei Costin and More Will Return to THE KITE RUNNER for UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2020

Several stars from the West End season of The Kite Runner are confirmed to headline the 2020 UK tour, stopping at Richmond Theatre from 10 - 14 March 2020.

Photo Flash: Inside WaterTower Theatre's Season Announcement Party
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2020

Shane Peterman, Producing Artistic Director, today announced details of the Company's 2020-2021 Season. This season marks the 25th for WaterTower Theatre, and the second season programmed by Producing Artistic Director Shane Peterman & Associate Producer Elizabeth Kensek.

David Ahmad, Andrei Costin and More Will Star in the UK Tour Of THE KITE RUNNER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2020

The Kite Runner, an unforgettable theatrical tour-de-force, is to tour the UK in 2020 following two acclaimed West End seasons, when it played to over 100,000 people and received standing ovations at every single performance. It will also premiere in Dubai at the 2,000-seat Dubai Opera.

THE KITE RUNNER Will Tour The UK
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019

The Kite Runner, an unforgettable theatrical tour-de-force, is to tour the UK in 2020 following two acclaimed West End seasons, when it played to over 100,000 people and received standing ovations at every single performance. It will also premiere in Dubai at the 2,000-seat Dubai Opera.

Peter Andre Will Guest Star In THRILLER LIVE In The West End For Two Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2019

A year after he stopped the show with a mid-song standing ovation at Thriller Live's 4,000th West End performance, producers today announce that award-winning Peter Andre is to guest star in Thriller Live for a strictly limited two-week season in December.

THRILLER LIVE to End Run as Lyric Undergoes Refurbishment
by Julie Musbach - Sep 12, 2019

West End theatres owners Nimax are planning to carry out a major refurbishment of the Lyric Theatre, with work due to commence in May 2020. To allow for this work to be completed Thriller Live will end its record-breaking 11-year run.

Beatles Hits to Be Performed With the National Philharmonic in ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2018

A spectacular multi-media concert, All You Need is Love celebrates the incredible catalogue of songs from the best-selling and most influential band ever.

Peter Andre, Jon Culshaw & More To Guest Star In THRILLER LIVE For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2018

For one night only and to raise funds for The Prince's Trust, special guest stars from the world of music and entertainment will host the evening and perform Michael Jackson tracks alongside the West End cast for this very exciting gala charity performance.

THRILLER LIVE Will Celebrate Record-Breaking 4,000 With Gala Charity Performance
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2018

West End concert spectacular, Thriller Live is teaming up with The Prince's Trust to celebrate their record-breaking 4000th performance at the Lyric Theatre on Wednesday 12th September, 2018.

THRILLER LIVE Announces A New West End Booking Period
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2018

West End hit Thriller Live, a spectacular concert- style show that celebrates Michael Jackson's enduring musical legacy and ground-breaking dance moves, today announces it has opened a new booking period to Sunday 7 April, 2019!

THRILLER LIVE Moonwalks into the Belgrade Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2018

Fresh from a record-breaking ten-year run in London's West End, the spectacular Michael Jackson concert show Thriller Live moonwalks into Coventry next month, running at the Belgrade Theatre from Tuesday 6 until Saturday 10 March.

THRILLER LIVE Enters its 10th year Moonwalking in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2018

Thriller Live, the concert spectacular at London's Lyric Theatre, which showcases his unforgettable music and dazzling choreography will see its record-breaking West End run enter its 10th year. And on February 15, the show will smash yet another West End record by becoming the 14th Longest Running Musical in History. Thriller Live also holds the record as the eighth longest running show currently playing in the West End. Yet more celebrations are planned for the 4,000th West End performance later in the year.

Garrett Phillips, Nigel Casey and David Hayes to Star in West End's 'THE RAT PACK' This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017

Final casting is announced today for the West End production of the Olivier Award-nominated The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas, which returns to the Theatre Royal, Haymarket - home to its first West End run in 2003 - for a strictly limited season from Wednesday 13 December - Saturday 3 February.

Ben Irish will Star as The Toxic Avenger in the Cult Rock Show THE TOXIC AVENGER - THE MUSICAL
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 7, 2017

The West End will get a hunky new superhero and leading man tonight (Tuesday) when Ben Irish joins the cast of the critically acclaimed rock musical The Toxic Avenger - The Musicalin the title role.

Happy Halloween! THRILLER LIVE Extends Through Next Autumn; Creator Honored with Image Award!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017

Blame It On The Boogie...the dancing is not going to stop any time soon on Shaftesbury Avenue with the West End spectacular Thriller Live announcing a new booking period to 30 September, 2018, with 180,000 extra seats now on sale!

Photo Coverage: Exclusive Look at THE TOXIC AVENGER at Arts Theatre
by Roy Tan - Oct 3, 2017

The acclaimed rock musical 'The Toxic Avenger The Musical' opened at the Arts Theatre for a strictly limited 10-week season from Thursday 28 September.

Deutsche Entertainment AG Buys Out THRILLER LIVE Producer
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2017

According to The Stage, German entertainment company Deutsche Entertainment AG has bought out British entertainment producer Flying Music Group for £5m, with plans to move into the UK and touring theatre market.

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